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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 327.51 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 327.51 and 139.04 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 327.51 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/327.51 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 327.51 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 45,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.35/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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